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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.22, 1,928.44 and 900.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.22, 1,928.44 and 900.91 is: 1,242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.22 : 1,928.44 = 900.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.22/1,928.44 = 900.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.22x = 1,928.44 × 900.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.22x = 1,737,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,350.88/1,398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.54

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